Not coping - lost husband to small bowel cancer, only 46

I lost my husband in April this year, he was 46 years old and had small bowel cancer. He was taken so quickly that I cannot accept that he’s never coming back. 

I don’t behave like a grieving widow and people remark about how ok I seem. The truth is I cry alone every morning and night and still can’t believe he’s gone. 

  • I am so sorry that you have lost your husband, sweetheart. I know you may feel incredibly alone and isolated in this grief and as though time is moving along but you aren't. I know it's hard to even take the pity and sympathy from other people because even with that support you know deep inside they don't feel how you do and never knew your husband how you did. They won't see the memories replaying that you do, or miss the little things about having your loving partner around so all they can do is offer condolences. Having dealt with my own loss and grief I know how hard it can be to accept that the person you love is truly gone and that now your life will continue without them. But I want you to trust me when I say that time will aid you in your grief, it is cliché and honestly if I was in your position I'd be annoyed at the mere thought of that because I know there's a part of you that doesn't want to let go of the grief because it is all you have left holding on to your husband. Time will heal you so that the good memories you have of him will only live on as that, good memories. You have people around you who love you but when you isolate yourself they can't truly understand the grief, stress and heartache you're going through. Please, if for your husband or yourself, speak to someone. The pain never just disappears but you learn to cope step by step and the one thing that helped me most was talking to those close to me. Please don't shut them out, I know it's easy to because you can write them off as never knowing what you're going through but believe me when I say it will truly aid you. If you're not ready yet, I am here. I can listen to you and offer anything I possibly can to support you. 

  • Hi there ...

    Cancer sucks big time ... and just wanted to say my heart goes out to you .... there's not much I can add to the wonderful reply you already have ... but know this cancer is effecting so so many people and although you can't see them, there are many grieving right here with you ..

    Sending you a vertual hug.... Chrissie  

  • Sidrah ....

    What wonderfull,  heart felt words you have ...  I'm sure you could help so many that are hurting so badly on here ... you really do have a gift ...  Chrissie xx

  • Thank you so much, Chrissie. I have seen your wonderful show of support for the people here too and it is truly admirable. I don't want anybody to feel alone and this is the least I can do to help even the slightest with their pain. As I'm sure you feel the same way. Love to you xx